VGA Matrix Switchers
MVX Plus
 Safety Instructions English
Consignes de Sécurité Français
Sicherheitsanleitungen Deutsch
Instrucciones de seguridad Español
 Plug the switcher into a grounded AC source
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start QS-1
 Saing or recalling a preset
Viewing and adjusting the audio level
QS-2 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Quick Start
Create a tie
 Table of Contents
 Table of Contents, cont’d
 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Table of Contents Iii
 Iv MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Table of Contents
 Appendix B Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories
 Vi MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Table of Contents
 One
 About this Manual
About the Matrix Switchers
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Introduction
 Definitions
 Features
Introduction, cont’d
 Tie any input to any or all outputs
 Introduction, cont’d
 Two
 Mounting the Switcher
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Installation
Cabling and Rear Panel Views
Video connections
 Captive screw connector wiring for audio inputs
Audio connections
 Installation, cont’d
RS-232/RS-422 connection
 To control the networked switcher with SIS commands from
Program or has downloaded Html pages from the switcher
Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring
Ethernet connection
 Reset button
Power connection
 Three
 Definitions
Front Panel Controls and Indicators
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Operation
 Input and output buttons
Control buttons
 Operation, cont’d
 Controls
 Button icons
Sample button icons
 Creating a configuration
Power
Front Panel Operations
 Press and release the input 5 button figure
Example 1 Creating a set of video and audio ties
Press and release the Esc button figure
 Press and release the Enter button figure
All input buttons and output buttons
 Example 2 Adding a tie to a set of video and audio ties
Press and release the output 1 button figure
 13 Press the Enter button
 Example 3 Removing a tie from a set of video and audio ties
Press and release the output 4 button figure
 Current configuration figure 3-20 is now
Video
 Viewing a configuration
 Lights red
Rgbhv button and the Audio button figure
 Press and release the Rgbhv button to deselect Rgbhv figure
Red
 Grouping
27 I/O grouping of incompatible video formats
 Operation, cont’d
 Example 5 Grouping inputs and outputs
Press and release the Enter button to select group 1 figure
 Press and release the Preset button to select group 2 figure
32 Select an I/O group
 Setting RGB delay
Example 6 Setting the RGB delay for an output
 35 Select RGB Delay mode
Press and release the output 17 button figure
 Using presets
Press and release the Rgbhv button figure
 Example 7 Saving a preset
figure
 Example 8 Recalling a preset
Press and release the Preset button figure
 Muting and unmuting video and/or audio outputs
47 Press the Enter button
 Example 9 Muting and unmuting an output
Release the Rgbhv button and the Audio button figure
 50 Mute the outputs
 Viewing and adjusting the input audio level
To blink red, then release the button
Audio level
Stops blinking
 Example 10 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level
54 Clear all selections
 Input audio level adjustment displays
 3 F 4
 Viewing and adjusting the output volume
Audio volume
Press and release the Audio button figure
Audio mode. The Audio button stops blinking
 Reading the displayed volume
 Audio volume adjustment settings
 Example 11 Viewing and adjusting an output volume level
10 11
 3 4 5 6 7 F 8 9 10 11
 Locking out the front panel Executive mode
Performing a system reset from the front panel
 Background illumination
66 Toggle background illumination on or off
 Selecting the RS-232/RS-422 protocol and baud rate
Serial protocol
 Performing soft system resets
Rear Panel Controls
 70 Whole switcher and absolute resets
 Performing a hard reset
If necessary, turn off power to the switcher
To the switcher figure
Optimizing the Audio
 Worksheet example 1 System equipment
Troubleshooting
Configuration Worksheets
 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration
73 Worksheet example 2 Daily configuration
 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration
74 Worksheet example 3 Test configuration
 Output destinations
Configuration worksheet
 Operation, cont’d
 Four
 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Programmer’s Guide
RS-232/RS-422 Link
 Default IP addresses
Ethernet Link
 Host-to-Switcher Instructions
Switcher-Initiated Messages
 Switcher Error Responses
Using the Command/Response Tables
 Command/Response Table for SIS Commands
Symbol definitions
 Command Ascii command Response Additional
Description
 % G InX! AudX$
 Value Output Attenuation Volume
 EX11X12...X112O
 EX*MR
 EZG
 EVM
 EDF
 X1-X2-X2
 Command/Response Table for IP SIS Commands
X5#
 Command/response table for IP SIS commands
 Special Characters
Example Response description
 Five
 Matrix Switchers Control Program
Installing the software
Ethernet protocol settings
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Matrix Software
 Using the software
Comm port selection window
 Matrix Software, cont’d
 Extron Matrix Switcher+ Control Program window blank
 IP Settings/Options window
Control program IP setting/options window
 Matrix IP Address field
Extron Name/Descriptor field
 Gateway IP address field
Subnet Mask field
Hardware Address field
Use Dhcp checkbox
 Time local field
Sync Time to PC button
GMT offset field
Use Daylight Savings checkbox
 Administrator Password field
User Password field
 Mail Server Domain Name field
Mail Server Password field
Mail Server IP Address field
 Miles Standish
Mail Addressee fields
 Run the executable *.exe file to decompress the firmware file
Updating firmware
Download. Note the folder to which you save the firmware file
 Uploading Html files
 File menu
Windows buttons, drop boxes, and trashcan
Windows menus
 Tools menu
Status window
 Preferences menu
10 Ties shown as lines
 11 Ties shown as crosspoints
 Master-Reset selection
Using emulation mode
Using the help system
 Button-Label Generator Program
12 Extron’s Button-Label Generator window
 Html Operation
 Access the switcher using Html pages as follows
Password. Click the OK button
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Html Operation
Download the Startup
 System Status
System Status
 Html Operation, cont’d
Dsvp
 System Configuration
System Configuration
 IP Settings fields
Unit Name field
Dhcp radio buttons
IP Address field
 Click the Submit button
Date/Time Settings fields
Savings time feature
 Passwords
Passwords
 Domain Name field
Email Settings
Mail IP Address field
 Firmware Upgrade
Email address fields
 File Management
 Set and View Ties
Upload your own files as follows
Click the Browse button
Browse through your system and select the desired files
 RGB and Audio Settings
Creating a tie
 Changing the input gain and attenuation
Button until the desired input is visible
Click the desired input
Click the desired gain or attenuation value
 Muting and unmuting one or all outputs
Mute one or all outputs as follows
Button until the desired output is visible
Click the desired output
 Changing the RGB delay
Click the desired RGB delay
 Changing the output volume level
Click the desired output volume step value
 Number Output Steps Attenuation Volume
 Recalling a preset
Global Presets
Saving a preset
 Special Characters
 AAppendix a
 Default address
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Ethernet Connection
 Pinging to determine Web IP address
MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Ethernet Connection A-3
Pinging to determine Extron IP address
 Open
Connecting as a Telnet client
Telnet tips
 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Ethernet Connection A-5
Escape character and Esc key
Local echo
Set carriage return-line feed
 Subnetting a Primer
Gateways
Local and remote devices
IP addresses and octets
 MVX Plus 128 VGA Matrix Switchers Ethernet Connection A-7
Determining whether devices are on the same subnet
 Ethernet Connection, cont’d
 AppendixBB
 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories
Specifications
 Audio
 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d
 Part Numbers and Accessories
Accessories
Included parts Replacement part Number
Adapters, power supplies, labels Part number
 Male-to-female VGA molded connector cables Part number
Male-to-female VGA backshell connector cables Part number
Male-to-male VGA molded connector cables Part number
Cables
 Installing labels in the matrix switcher’s buttons
Button Labels
 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d
 Button label blanks
 Specifications, Part Numbers, Accessories, cont’d
 FCC Class a Notice Extron’s Warranty
Extron Electronics, Europe
 Extron Electronics, USA